[PShabi]

I understand your point of view on this subject. However, I disagree with the basic logic you present.

I'm going to make A LOT more money @ 5/10, or beyond, playing against level 1/2 players. So what if I'm only able to play at "level 2" against the poorest players.

Let's say I'm a level 4 player. Even if I have to "drop" a few levels in my thinking against a level 1 player, I believe my edge is INFINITELY greater against that player than it would be if I was playing a level 3 players. Does that make sense?

Bigger edge = more money

I understand your desire to be able to hang with the best in those NLHE MTT events, and how rewarding it is for you. That's just not something that matters to me at all.

I started playing poker after Moneymaker because it was something fun to do to get out of the house one night a week. $5 buyin mixed game, dealer calls it and we'd just drink and smoke and mess around.

I progressed beyond that once I started playing online and realized that I could actually make money doing this. I got books, studied forums, and played hands because I wanted to maximize my earn, period.

I guess I'm just a grinder.